A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 703474 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 703518 epoch_slot_no: 12318 block_no: 703440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2094 time: 2018-03-05 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce4aa6f1cb1f687861115f45dd19c951b6ff67b8cfafc474e61cc5bd13c05a5cBlock Operator
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